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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.58, 45,341.78 and 21,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.58, 45,341.78 and 21,350.39 is: 29,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.58 : 45,341.78 = 21,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.58/45,341.78 = 21,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.58x = 45,341.78 × 21,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.58x = 968,064,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,064,352.83/32,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,467.82

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